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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Real Estate

Sarasota County's real estate markets and construction industry are expected to continue their resurgence despite a skilled-labor shortfall, which threatens to dampen the pace of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2013
Colony case lingers into November

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May noted Thursday that meaningful settlement talks with Colony Lender must be had for the case to come to any sort of a conclusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Fishermen cross the line, Lands End residents say

Residents are frustrated with boaters and fisherman who they feel are becoming increasingly aggressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Aitken |
  • January 29, 2014
My View

Longboat Key residents should seek county cash

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dylan Wester

The Booker High football wide receiver is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives major gift from longtime patrons

Jack and Priscilla Schlegel have pledged $10 million toward construction of Sarasota Orchestra's planned Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 10, 2023
Contracts, full remodel needed for Whitney Plaza Community Center

A few pieces still need to fall into place before the remodel and opening of the Whitney Plaza Community Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2022
The top 10 East County sports moments of 2022

Once again, teams and individuals from the area brought home plenty of hardware over the last 12 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 7, 2015
Our View: Both sides should settle

It almost doesn't even qualify as news; it was so expected.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 28

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 16, 2023
Longboat Democratic club talks election strategy, party unity

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried discussed plans to reenergize party voters and candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Fair foods a tradition for Myakka resident

Myakka City woman follows family tradition by selling treats at the Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. states Colony unit owners could occupy the units again if they agree to pay $600,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Perlman 'power' house

Elizabeth Power is so passionate about her job that she rarely gets distracted by the fact that she gets to rub elbows every winter with Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
CELEBRATIONS: Head over heels

Kids Supergym coach Russell Bolingbroke proposed to fellow coach Lauren Flenniken Nov. 22. The couple plans marry in May 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
Music in the Making: Matt Facciolla

When Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Facciolla pictured a music career, it looked a lot different.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2018
Time to keep close watch on School District of Manatee County

With a new superintendent being hired, three new school board members up for reelection and financial woes caused by the need to staff every school with a School Resource Officer, it is important for taxpayers to keep a close watch on the school district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
Sarasota Ballet intensive students get inside look into professional ballet

The Sarasota Ballet International Intensive 2018 will culminate in two performances July 27 and 28.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

  • East County
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